Jonathan David is reportedly one of the players Juventus are looking to offload during the summer transfer window, but the Canadian striker is determined to remain at the club and prove he deserves another opportunity.
David has spent just one season in Turin after joining Juventus following strong interest from several leading clubs during his time at Lille. Although his first campaign has not gone as planned, the forward believes he can improve and is confident that next season will be far more successful.
The striker had established himself as one of Canada’s leading players before his move to Italy, and Juventus believed they had secured one of the game’s top attacking talents. However, he has struggled to make the expected impact during his first year with the Bianconeri.
David Determined to Stay
Juventus are now prepared to move David on as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new season. Despite the club’s reported stance, the striker has no intention of giving up on his future in Turin.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, David has insisted that he wants to remain at Juventus and fight for his place in the team. The report states that he believes he can enjoy a much stronger campaign next season if he is given another opportunity.
The forward’s confidence is supported by his previous career, in which he has consistently improved after his first season at a new club.
Previous Progress Offers Encouragement
During his first league season at Gent, David scored 12 goals before increasing that tally to 18 in his second campaign. He followed a similar pattern at Lille, scoring 13 league goals in his first season, 15 in his second and 24 in his third.
Those figures demonstrate that David has previously needed time to settle before reaching his best form, which may explain why he remains convinced that he can succeed at Juventus.
Whether the club shares that belief remains to be seen, but David is reportedly eager to stay and prove that his disappointing first season does not reflect the level he is capable of producing.